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| narrated = 58 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars
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| opentheme = [[Send It On (song)|Send It On]]<ref name="DLT">{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/ddlovato/status/2056540898|title=Demi Lovato Twitter (ddlovato)|last=Lovato|first=Demi|date=2009-06-06|publisher=Demi Lovato via Twitter|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref><br>Make a Wave [[We Can Change The World (song)|We Can Change The World]]
| opentheme = [[Send It On (song)|Send It On]]<ref name="DLT">{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/ddlovato/status/2056540898|title=Demi Lovato Twitter (ddlovato)|last=Lovato|first=Demi|date=2009-06-06|publisher=Demi Lovato via Twitter|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref><br>Make a Wave <br>We Can Change The World
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===Chart Performance===
===Chart Performance===
The song peakead in the #84 position on [[Billboard Hot 100]], losing for
The song peaked in the #84 position on [[Billboard Hot 100]], losing for
''Send it On'' who peakead at the #20 position. The song is a sucesses on [[Radio Disney]] top 30 Countdown but loses too to ''Send it On''. For [[Demi Lovato]] promotional singles, this as the best promotional single due to [[Me, Myself and Time]] the promotional single from [[Sonny With A Chance (soundtrack)| Sonny With a Chance]] peaked at the #4 position on [[Bubbling Under Hot 100]] who is #104 for [[Billboard Hot 100]], making this her best position for a promotional single, but [[Me, Myself and Time]] on [[Radio Disney]] Top 30 Countdown, peaked on #1 position maiking ''Make a Wave'' losing for [[Me, Myself and Time]] on [[Radio Disney]].
''Send it On'' who peaked at the #20 position. The song is a success on [[Radio Disney]] top 30 Countdown but loses to ''Send it On''. For [[Demi Lovato]] promotional singles, this as the best promotional single due to [[Me, Myself and Time]] the promotional single from [[Sonny With A Chance (soundtrack)| Sonny With a Chance]] peaked at the #4 position on [[Bubbling Under Hot 100]] who is #104 for [[Billboard Hot 100]], making this her best position for a promotional single, but [[Me, Myself and Time]] on [[Radio Disney]] Top 30 Countdown, peaked on #1 position making ''Make a Wave'' losing for [[Me, Myself and Time]] on [[Radio Disney]].


===Track listings===
===Track listings===
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===Music video===
===Music video===
The music video premiered on Disney Channel on June 10.
Premires on disney in June


== Donations ==
== Donations ==
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== Friends for Change Games ==
== Friends for Change Games ==
{{main|Disney's Friends for Change Games}}
{{main|Disney's Friends for Change Games}}
The first ''Disney's Friends for Change Games'' as been announced for the summer of 2011, replacing the ''[[Disney Channel Games]]''. It premired on June 24.<ref>http://www.nickandmore.com/2011/05/16/disney-friends-for-change-games-premieres-june-24-on-disney-channel-and-june-27-on-disney-xd/</ref>
The first ''Disney's Friends for Change Games'' as been announced for the summer of 2011, replacing the ''[[Disney Channel Games]]''. It premiered on June 24, 2011.<ref>http://www.nickandmore.com/2011/05/16/disney-friends-for-change-games-premieres-june-24-on-disney-channel-and-june-27-on-disney-xd/</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:12, 8 July 2011

Disney's Friends for Change
The stars of Disney's Friends for Change.
The 2010-2011 stars of Disney's Friends for Change.
GenrePublic service announcement
Starring58 Disney Channel and Disney XD Stars
Narrated by58 Disney Channel and Disney XD stars
Opening themeSend It On[1]
Make a Wave
We Can Change The World
Country of originUnited States, Canada
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time30 seconds to 2 minutes
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
ReleaseSummer 2009

Disney's Friends for Change, (also referred to as Friends for Change: Project Green) is a pro-social "green" initiative that started in the summer of 2009. Disney's stars stress environmental issues in the campaign, encouraging fans to take action. The year-long campaign draws on how Disney stars connect with young fans. Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez are among the stars in the 30 second to 2 minute public service announcements currently airing on Disney Channel. As part of the initiative, kids will have the ability to choose how Disney will invest one million dollars in various environmental programs.[2] This was presented instead of the 2009 Disney Channel Games. The first Disney Friends for Change Games premiered June 24, 2011 on Disney Channel, replacing Disney Channel Games.

Stars participating in the initiative

File:Disney's friends for change cast.jpg
Promotional photo - The 2009-2010 stars of Disney's Friends for Change.
From left to right, in the Top: Jake T. Austin, Brenda Song, Nick Jonas, Doc Shaw, Debby Ryan, Hutch Dano, Sterling Knight, Moises Arias, Miley Cyrus, Adam Hicks, Daniel Curtis Lee, David Henrie, Chelsea Kane, Joe and Kevin Jonas. From left to right, in the Middle: Jennifer Stone, Mitchel Musso, Nicole Anderson, Cole Sprouse, Brandon Smith, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Tiffany Thornton, Jason Dolley, and Emily Osment. And from left to right in the Bottom: Jason Earles and Dylan Sprouse.
Star Show/Movie
Nicole Anderson JONAS L.A
Moises Arias Hannah Montana Forever, Dadnapped
Allisyn Ashley Arm Sonny with a Chance, So Random!
Jake T. Austin Wizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Chloe Bridges Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Doug Brochu Sonny with a Chance, So Random!
Kelsey Chow Den Brother, Pair of Kings
Davis Cleveland Shake It Up
Zendaya Coleman Shake It Up
Miley Cyrus Hannah Montana Forever, Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hutch Dano Zeke and Luther, Den Brother
Jason Dolley Hatching Pete, Good Luck Charlie, Minutemen
Kenton Duty Shake It Up
Jason Earles Hannah Montana Forever, Dadnapped, Kickin' It
Matthew "Mdot" Finley Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Roshon Fegan Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Shake It Up
Jordan Francis Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Selena Gomez Wizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Princess Protection Program
David Henrie Wizards of Waverly Place, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Dadnapped
Adam Hicks Zeke and Luther, Lemonade Mouth
Adam Irigoyen Shake It Up
Carlon Jeffery A.N.T. Farm
Frankie Jonas JONAS L.A., Camp Rock 2: the Final Jam
Joe Jonas JONAS L.A., Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Kevin Jonas JONAS L.A., Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Nick Jonas JONAS L.A., Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Chelsea Kane JONAS L.A., Fish Hooks, Minutemen, Starstruck
Sterling Knight Sonny with a Chance, Starstruck, So Random!
Daniel Curtis Lee Zeke and Luther
Demi Lovato Sonny with a Chance, Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Princess Protection Program
Caitlyn Taylor Love I'm in the Band
Meaghan Jette Martin Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Sierra McCormick A.N.T. Farm
China Anne McClain A.N.T. Farm
Bridgit Mendler Good Luck Charlie, Lemonade Mouth
Logan Miller I'm in the Band
Mitchel Musso Hannah Montana, Phineas and Ferb, Pair of Kings, Hatching Pete
Ryan Newman Zeke and Luther
Ryan Ochoa Pair of Kings
Emily Osment Hannah Montana Forever, Dadnapped
Anna Maria Perez de Taglé Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Bradley Steven Perry Good Luck Charlie
Jasmine Richards Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Debby Ryan The Suite Life on Deck, 16 Wishes,Jessie
Stefanie Scott A.N.T. Farm
Doc Shaw The Suite Life on Deck, Pair of Kings
Jake Short A.N.T. Farm
Brandon Mychal Smith Sonny with a Chance, Starstruck, So Random!
Brenda Song The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Cole Sprouse The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Dylan Sprouse The Suite Life on Deck, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Jennifer Stone Wizards of Waverly Place, Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars
Alyson Stoner Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Gregg Sulkin Wizards of Waverly Place, Avalon High
Caroline Sunshine Shake It Up
Bella Thorne Shake It Up
Tiffany Thornton Sonny with a Chance, Hatching Pete, So Random!

Send It On

Main article: Send It On (song)

"Send It On" is a song by Disney's Friends for Change, a charity group formed by Disney for their "Friends for Change" campaign, that includes Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Selena Gomez. The song has sold 172,819 tracks with proceeds going to various charities.[3] The song peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 In the issue dated Aug. 29, 2009.[4]

Make a Wave

"Disney's Friends for Change"
Song

"Make a Wave" is a song sung by Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas for Disney's Friends for Change, a charity group formed by Disney for their "Friends for Change" campaign. The song was written by Scott Krippayne and Jeff Peabody, the same team that penned Jordin Sparks' song, This Is My Now for American Idol. Make A Wave was introduced and performed at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. during the “Celebrate Family Volunteers and to be featured in the upcoming Disneynature film “OCEANS".

Background

The song debuted on February 26 on Radio Disney, getting as high as #4 on the Top 30 Countdown, while the music video had its world premiere on Disney Channel March 14 and launched online the following day at Disney.com. "Make a Wave" was available beginning March 15 on iTunes, with all proceeds benefiting environmental charities through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF). ”OCEANS” hit theaters April 22, 2010 (Earth Day).[5] It peaked at number 84 on Billboard Hot 100.[6]

Chart Performance

The song peaked in the #84 position on Billboard Hot 100, losing for Send it On who peaked at the #20 position. The song is a success on Radio Disney top 30 Countdown but loses to Send it On. For Demi Lovato promotional singles, this as the best promotional single due to Me, Myself and Time the promotional single from Sonny With a Chance peaked at the #4 position on Bubbling Under Hot 100 who is #104 for Billboard Hot 100, making this her best position for a promotional single, but Me, Myself and Time on Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown, peaked on #1 position making Make a Wave losing for Me, Myself and Time on Radio Disney.

Track listings

  • U.S. / Digital Download
  1. "Make a Wave" (Digital Download) – 3:48
  2. "Make a Wave" (Instrumental) – 3:48

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 84
Radio Disney Top 30 Countdown 4

We Can Change the World

"Disney's Friends for Change"
Song

"We Can Change the World" is a song sung by Bridgit Mendler for the Disney's Friends for Change campaign and specifically, for the first Disney's Friends for Change Games.[7]

Background

Music video

The music video premiered on Disney Channel on June 10.

Donations

Donation distribution for Project Green[8][9]
Amount Organization Intent
$100,000 Wildlife Conservation Society To protect arctic wildlife from the effects of climate change
$50,000 San Bernardino National Forest Association To be used in the SBNFA's Children's Forest, where children plant new trees
$50,000 Birdlife International and Haribon Foundation To protect endangered tropical forests in the Philippines
$25,000 CHF International To decrease pollution and deforestation by sending fuel-efficient stoves to Rwanda
$25,000 ECOLIFE Foundation International To help end deforestation in the Oyamel forest in Mexico
$10,000 Arbor Day Foundation To replant trees in Florida state forests damaged by wildfires

Special Presentation

A 30 minute program called "Lights, Camera, Take Action! Backstage with Disney's Friends for Change" hosted by Tiffany Thornton was shown on Disney Channel directly after the Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. It showcased the scenes footage during the making of the project.[10]

Friends for Change Games

Main article: Disney's Friends for Change Games

The first Disney's Friends for Change Games as been announced for the summer of 2011, replacing the Disney Channel Games. It premiered on June 24, 2011.[11]

References

  1. ^ Lovato, Demi (2009-06-06). "Demi Lovato Twitter (ddlovato)". Demi Lovato via Twitter. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
  2. ^ "THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY LAUNCHES DISNEY'S FRIENDS FOR CHANGE". Disney Channel. 2009-05-14. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  3. ^ ""Send It On," the Inspiring Anthem for Disney's "Friends for Change: Project Green," is a Success on Radio, TV and Online". Disney Channel. August 20, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  4. ^ "Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.com. August 20, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  5. ^ ""Make A Wave," Joe Jonas & Demi Lovato "Make a Wave" at Epcot,"". February 12, 2010.
  6. ^ "Rihanna Remains Atop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
  7. ^ "Premiere of Disney's Friends for Change Anthem "We Can Change The World," Performed By Bridgit Mendler, Friday, June 10 on Disney Channel and Radio Disney". Disney Channel Medianet. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  8. ^ http://disney.go.com/projectgreen/resourceclimate/
  9. ^ http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/disneys-green-teens-bffs-for-change.php
  10. ^ Send It On Press Release
  11. ^ http://www.nickandmore.com/2011/05/16/disney-friends-for-change-games-premieres-june-24-on-disney-channel-and-june-27-on-disney-xd/
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